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Appreciation: A farewell to theater leader Diane Rodriguez, with love and tears, from Luis Valdez

A remembrance of theater actor-writer-director Diane Rodriguez from a fellow El Teatro Campesino family member, 'Zoot Suit' playwright Luis Valdez.




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This festival isn't letting coronavirus stop it from showcasing Latino films

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival launched a new online initiative where viewers can stream feature films, shorts and live music for free.




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New survey asked artists what COVID-19 did to their jobs. The results are devastating

Artist Relief, which has given grants to 200 artists in need, reports that nearly 52,000 people have applied. A survey shows two out of three people are unemployed.




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Getting on like a house on fire? Make sure you follow our fire safety tips this Valentine’s Day

London Fire Brigade encourages Londoners to let sparks fly this Valentine’s Day, but not within their homes




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Firefighters warn people to “vape safe” after man badly burnt by exploding e-cig

A man was badly burnt and left with scars on his leg after a vape exploded in his pocket when it came into contact with his keys.




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Publisher of La Cañada Outlook to revive Burbank Leader, Glendale News-Press and Valley Sun

Charlie Plowman, who started the La Cañada Outlook in 1998, will acquire the three community news titles.




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Antibody tests aren't always reliable or available. But businesses are racing to use them

There's been talk of creating immunity passports for workers using coronavirus antibody tests, but they're in short supply and not 100% accurate.




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A berry-and-bread breakfast to rival jam and toast

Leftover berries, sugar and a few slices of old-fashioned white sandwich bread turn classic summer pudding into a warm-weather breakfast treat.




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Valerie Confections shares the best chocolate chip banana bread recipe

The best banana bread recipe is a vegan banana bread with chocolate chips and a peanut crumble. This comes from Valerie Gordon of Valerie Confections in Echo Park.




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What's available from L.A.-area farmers and beyond during the shutdown, and how to get it

A list of currently available produce from local farmers.




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Kathy Valentine's hair-raising memoir 'All I Ever Wanted' recounts the Go-Go's wild ride

Kathy Valentine's hair-raising memoir recounts life before, during and shortly after the Go-Go's ascended to become the darlings of the MTV generation.




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Julia Alvarez discusses her radically different novel, 'Afterlife' (and defends 'American Dirt')

Julia Alvarez's "Afterlife" is her first novel for adults in 15 years. She talks about loss, fragmentation and "American Dirt."




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Meet the heartland Evangelicals who feed America

Marie Mutsuki Mockett's 'American Harvest' looks at the divide between the heartland and those who seldom think about where our food comes from.




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Chelsea Bieker distills the fire and fury of the parched Central Valley

Chelsea Bieker's 'Godshot,' a surreal debut novel set in the parched Central Valley, depicts a fundamentalist rain cult and sex worker resisters.




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Schizophrenia devastated a family: Robert Kolker did their story justice

How Robert Kolker came to write "Hidden Valley Road," about the Galvin family and the disease that tore through them, with such empathy.





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Letters to the Editor: The Postal Service helps define our nation. Losing it would be devastating

The Postal Service is as important to the United States as its language and its highways. Losing it would forever change the country for the worse.




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Letters to the Editor: Joe Biden's supporters need to explain their treatment of Brett Kavanaugh

You can't explain away your support for Joe Biden despite a sexual assault allegation without talking about Brett Kavanaugh.




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Ava DuVernay, Sandra Oh and others celebrate 'Parasite's' historic Oscar win

Ava DuVernay, Olivia Munn and Jon M. Chu were among the celebs celebrating "Parasite's" historic win for best picture at the 2020 Oscars.




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At the Vanity Fair Oscar party, Jerry from 'Cheer' is cooler than Kim Kardashian West

Go behind the scenes of the Vanity Fair Oscar party, where Jerry Harris from "Cheer" was the big star and Julia Butters had eaten her turkey sandwich.




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Oscars 2020: Our favorite Vanity Fair party looks

Kate Hudson, along with Billy Porter, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West, Martha Stewart and more, brought standout style to Vanity Fair's annual Oscars affair.




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Leonardo DiCaprio surprises Jamie Foxx at the 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors

Cynthia Erivo, Jamie Foxx, Louis Gossett Jr., Lena Waithe and HBO's 'The Wire' cast were honored at the 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors on Sunday.




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'Dunkirk' cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema finds a nest in the Bird Streets

In Hollywood Hills, "Interstellar" and "Dunkirk" cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema has shelled out $2.16 million for a ranch-style home.




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Eva Longoria takes a loss on sale of Tom Cruise's former compound

Actress-producer Eva Longoria has sold her Hollywood Hills compound, which was previously owned by actor Tom Cruise, for $8.25 million.




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Parties and politics at the Sundance Film Festival


The Sundance Film Festival is where luminaries from the worlds of art, commerce, and politics meet over collagen-infused cocktails to talk about movies.




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Julian Edelman says he is studying for his bar mitzvah


Edelman, 33, also said he has attended synagogue during the football season.




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More firsts for Yeshiva U men’s basketball as they pick up awards


Two players have been named All-American, including one on the first team, and a coach has been chosen as national Coach of the Year.




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EasyJet says 'bookings for winter are well ahead of the equivalent point last year'

Britain's biggest budget airline could see its fleet shrink by one-sixth in three years




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'Self-isolate for two weeks': What a new government quarantine policy for arrivals to the UK could mean

At present there are no health checks on passengers arriving at British ports and airports




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Caravan park challenge over coronavirus refunds advice

Competition authority guidance on effects of lockdown triggers controversy between parks and caravan owners




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'Dark clouds over Fremont': Tesla enters survival mode as stock price drops

Elon Musk's growth story is looking more like a fable as Tesla Inc. enters survival mode.




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State will prevail in Trump emissions fight, California Air Resources Board chief says

The fight over emissions between California and the White House could last years.




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TCM Classic Film Festival moves from Hollywood to your living room

The coronavirus canceled the Hollywood event that was expected to draw about 33,000 admissions. The "Special Home Edition" can reach millions.




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Film festivals to join forces for YouTube's We Are One: A Global Film Festival

YouTube and Tribeca Enterprises will launch the 10-day digital event We Are One: A Global Film Festival to benefit the World Health Organization and those affected by coronavirus.




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From Taylor to Elton to J. Lo: How Hugh Evans (and Lady Gaga) assembled 'One World' in just two weeks

On Saturday, Global Citizen will present the all-star concert "One World: Together at Home," to air on CBS, NBC and ABC. It has already raised $40 million for the WHO.




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With the live music industry ravaged by coronavirus, Travis Scott turns to 'Fortnite'

In this coronavirus climate, Travis Scott's "Fortnite" collaboration is something of an experiment for our new reality. Games are our new social spaces.




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Latin pop star Becky G on life in quarantine: 'I'm in survival mindset'

Latin pop star Becky G has been quarantining in Inglewood with her parents, three siblings and her boyfriend, L.A. Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget.




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Amoeba Music won't reopen original Sunset Boulevard store: 'We have no choice'

Shoppers didn't know it at the time, but their final spree at Amoeba Music's Hollywood store on Sunset Boulevard was their last, as the original location will not reopen.




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You're devastated your wedding was canceled. So is your wedding band

Playing weddings was a safe, steady gig for musicians. Until coronavirus. Now wedding bands, DJs and planners wonder when their next gig might come.




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For American orchestras, survival lessons from the woman who rescued the L.A. Phil

Deborah Borda, now head of the New York Philharmonic, talks leadership in the coronavirus crisis. Her strategy: Invest in a future that people want.




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Bop to Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion's new 'Savage' remix for coronavirus relief

Proceeds from Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé's new "Savage" remix will go toward coronavirus relief efforts in the artists' hometown of Houston.




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Historic Troubadour nightclub launches GoFundMe page, calls survival 'a big if'

The general manager of the Troubadour, which famously launched Elton John's career, says 'to survive, we're going to need all the help we can get.'




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Inspired by 'Tiger King,' Hollywood stars take big cat conservation to Congress

Joaquin Phoenix, Glenn Close and "Blackfish" director Gabriela Cowperthwaite are among those backing a bill to help free captive cats shown in "Tiger King."




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Man Utd and Newcastle given Donny van de Beek transfer boost as ‘verbal agreement’ emerges



Manchester United and Newcastle have both been linked with summer transfer raids for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.




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Man Utd to rival Jose Mourinho for transfer, Werner to Liverpool, Newcastle instruction



The summer transfer window is nearly upon us as Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League look to strengthen for whenever the new season starts. Express Sport brings you the latest updates throughout the day.




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Winger 'dreams' of Man Utd transfer, Chelsea £150k advanced talks, Arsenal, Liverpool news



All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid.




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What Virgil van Dijk told opponent mid-match shows he was destined for Liverpool stardom



Liverpool signed Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in January 2018 for £75m and the defender has been worth his weight in gold for Jurgen Klopp.




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FIFA 20 TOTW 19 confirmed as Mbappe, Van Dijk, Haaland, Casemiro and Suarez make FUT XI



FIFA 20 – EA Sports have announced their latest FIFA 20 FUT Team of the Week, so who has received a stats boost for their most recent performances?




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Man Utd set to complete striker transfer, fee agreed, Chelsea want 'new Thiago Silva' deal



All the latest rumours and gossip coming out of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid.




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Lewis Hamilton had to be stopped from riding Valentino Rossi Yamaha MotoGP bike



Lewis Hamilton rocked up ready to have a crack at riding a MotoGP bike but was told it was too early.